Tunnel Beetle vs Walnut Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunnel Beetle | Walnut Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lymexylon navale | Amorpha juglandis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lymexylidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 7-16mm | 50-75 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tunnel Beetle
A slender cylindrical beetle whose larvae bore straight tunnels through oak timber. Historically damaged ship timber.
Did You Know?
Was a major pest of oak shipbuilding timber, boring tunnels that weakened the hulls of wooden warships.
Walnut Sphinx Moth
A beautifully cryptic hawk moth with scalloped wing edges and mottled brown, gray, and lavender patterns. It rests among leaf litter where it is nearly impossible to detect.
Did You Know?
The walnut sphinx caterpillar can produce a high-pitched whistle by forcing air through its spiracles, startling birds and other predators.